The Colorado Springs Local History Interest Group hosts Patric Ryan and his presentation, “Nikola Tesla in Colorado Springs” at the Manitou Springs Heritage Museum.

The group will learn about the advanced scientific work of Nikola Tesla, wireless telegraphy, wireless power transmission, his interplanetary communications and death rays.  Many of Tesla’s experiments were conducted right here in Colorado Springs in 1899-1900.  Mr. Ryan will discuss all these topics and the impact of Tesla on modern-day science. Also learn about his efforts in Colorado Springs to build a statue honoring Nikola Tesla.

Manitou Springs Heritage Museum, 517 Manitou Avenue Manitou Springs, Colorado 80829. Visit our newly renovated FREE museum. For more information, call 719-685-1454, email: ManitouHeritage@gmail.com, or visit www.manitouspringsheritagecenter.org. Open every date Noon-4:00pm or by appointment.